In this incredibly fucked up world we live in, cooking, for me, is one of the few things that makes sense. It offers a sense of control yet also freedom that we as humans so desperately look for. This want for control yet freedom usually manifests in unhealthy ways, whether in eating disorders, alcoholism, drug addictions, or self-harm, and more. Cooking is definitely not going to solve these issues, but it does offer a beautiful connection to ourselves that we (and I) thought died a long time ago. It's a way of giving yourself over to the universe, and stepping out of control and simultaneously back into it.
Cooking is a way of setting yourself free of the industrial food system, which is responsible for so much suffering in this world. When we cook for ourselves, we are able to gain back our independence - to not be so dependent on industry and companies to feed us. It's a pretty cool thing too break free of this modern craze, while also being healthier in the meantime.
This blog does not advocate for any particular diet, but it is true that if you cut out certain food groups, cooking becomes more necessary and also more fun and creative.
Use cooking as alone time if you're an introvert, or use cooking as a group activity to spend time with family and friends if you're extroverted. Either way, cooking can become one of your favorite parts of the day.
Michael Pollan, a great mind in the food world, said that you can eat anything you want, under one condition: if you make it yourself. Wanna eat bread? Go for it! Just be sure to make it from scratch. It's a really awesome way to take a step back and understand what you are actually eating when you eat - since YOU made it! It's a really empowering feeling.
Cooking is a way of setting yourself free of the industrial food system, which is responsible for so much suffering in this world. When we cook for ourselves, we are able to gain back our independence - to not be so dependent on industry and companies to feed us. It's a pretty cool thing too break free of this modern craze, while also being healthier in the meantime.
This blog does not advocate for any particular diet, but it is true that if you cut out certain food groups, cooking becomes more necessary and also more fun and creative.
Use cooking as alone time if you're an introvert, or use cooking as a group activity to spend time with family and friends if you're extroverted. Either way, cooking can become one of your favorite parts of the day.
Michael Pollan, a great mind in the food world, said that you can eat anything you want, under one condition: if you make it yourself. Wanna eat bread? Go for it! Just be sure to make it from scratch. It's a really awesome way to take a step back and understand what you are actually eating when you eat - since YOU made it! It's a really empowering feeling.
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| This is a beautiful #bowlofgoodness from Nina Olsson, author of Bowls of Goodness, an incredible cookbook. Follow her on Instagram at |
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